It seems that everyone is apologising these days. I must not be the only person that sometimes doubts the sincerity of public apologies and I often wonder if the value of an apology is being diluted by the apparent ease with which public figures feel the need to apologise, especially for events or actions that occurred or were taken outside of their control. Don’t get me wrong: there are many occasions when we all have to hold our hands up and say sorry. Even at WoodenToyShop. Continue reading
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Create Your Own Olympic Legacy
With the wonderful music from the spectacular London 2012 closing ceremony still ringing in everyone’s ears – not to mention the fireworks! – you may be wondering how best to make the most of the much talked about legacy that has been promised as a result of the games being hosted in London. While concentrating on getting all of our wooden toys in order ahead of the autumn shopping season, the WoodenToyShop team, much inspired by the brilliant efforts of the athletes from all nations, has been considering how best to harness the feel good factor that is buzzing around the office and indeed the country. Continue reading
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Win a John Crane Musical Instruments Set
This weekend’s WoodenToyShop competition gives you the chance to win the magnificent fourteen piece John Crane Tidlo Musical Instruments set. Continue reading
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Mums say there is no problem with boys playing with dolls’ houses
There is no escaping the fact that dolls’ houses were once seen as the preserve of little girls, with the only male involvement being that of fathers and grandfathers sometimes making the houses and dolls’ house furniture out in their workshops or sheds. Nowadays, however, these old ways of thinking appear to have disappeared as parents no longer worry about gender specific toys and allow their children the freedom to play, learn and explore life for themselves. Continue reading